Although I prefer the original film, I cannot deny the bizarre, gravitational pull this remake has on me. It's a movie that throws a lot at you, and clearly wants to say something meaningful. But it is also sort of a 2.5 hour mess that is so loose with giving you answers it's frustrating. If … Continue reading “It’s all a mess. The one out there. The one in here. The one that’s coming. Why is everyone so ready to think the worst is over?” Analyzing Suspiria (2018)
My Personal Favorites from Each Decade
One night, my wife asked me "what are you favorite horror films from each decade?" And before I could even start to answer, she rattled off correct answers for 7 decades. It was impressive. A friend also mentioned it would be neat to see what my favorite horror films are from each decade. So I … Continue reading My Personal Favorites from Each Decade
Why You Should Watch: Ghostwatch
I love so much about Ghostwatch, but perhaps most of all I love the portrait of a sheet ghost featured prominently in the background of the studio set. From IMDb: Four respected presenters and a camera crew attempt to discover the truth behind 'The most haunted house in Britain', expecting a light-hearted scare or two … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: Ghostwatch
#31HorrorFilms31Days 2019: A Frank Postmortem
Every October I watch 31 horror films. I tweet about each film, but here are my more in-depth thoughts on what I watched. First, a snapshot of what I watched this year: Arbitrary Awards: Most Liked Tweet: Await Further Instructions With 9 likes and 2 retweets including from the official movie's Twitter page and one … Continue reading #31HorrorFilms31Days 2019: A Frank Postmortem
Why You Should Watch: The Innkeepers
From IMDb: During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay. What I love about this movie is the way it perfectly captures what its like to be young and bored at a … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: The Innkeepers
Why You Should Watch: Lake Mungo
And yes - that name and tagline is a nod to Twin Peaks From IMDb: Strange things start happening after a girl is found drowned in a lake. This is one of the creepiest, saddest horror films I have ever seen. I watched this for the first time last year, and it really impressed me. … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: Lake Mungo
Why You Should Watch: Black Christmas (2006)
I know what you're thinking and I need you to just stop and give me a chance to justify this suggestion. I am not about to say this is a good movie. It's not. But the horror genre, for better or for worse, is often associated with its trash more than its good. If you … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: Black Christmas (2006)
Why You Should Watch: Suspiria (1977)
From IMDb: An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders. I don't know whether to encourage you to watch this alone or with friends, but I do absolutely encourage anyone interested in horror films to see … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: Suspiria (1977)
Why You Should Watch: Last Shift
A woman with a lot to prove starts her first shift as a police officer. Her only job for the night is to wait for the hazmat team to come in and clear the old police station she has been tasked with watching. There are only two horror films I've seen as an adult which … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: Last Shift
Why You Should Watch: The Final Girls
Not to be confused with Final Girl (also 2015) From IMDb: A young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s, finds herself pulled into the world of her mom's most famous movie. Reunited, the women must fight off the film's maniacal killer. A movie with that description sounds … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: The Final Girls
